Rosemary C. Dicus

Rosemary C. Dicus, age 80 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at her daughter's home in Trenton, IL. She was born on Wednesday, February 13, 1935, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Rodney and Mary Rosetta (nee Walker) Leroy. On Friday, February 20, 1970, she married Clifford R. Dicus who passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was a member of Highland Community Church, Highland, IL and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Rosemary was born in Highland; she grew up in Highland, Mulberry Grove and Greenville, IL. She graduated from Highland High School in 1952. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Trenton and St. Louis. Rosemary was a housewife for many years. After she divorced, she worked at Highland Ready Mix for many years as a bookeeper; Forget-Me-Knot Florist as a floral designer and did record keeping for her husband, Cliff's Auto Body Shop. She enjoyed gardening (vegetables and flowers); wood working; cooking, and sewing. She was very active in her church at Highland Community Church and her granddaughter says, "She made The Best Cookies Ever". Survivors include: Daughter - Lynn R. (Don) Rottmann, Trenton, IL Son - Billy E. (Jackie) Federer, Highland, IL Daughter - Tonia M. (Gary) Schuck, Trenton, IL Step Son - Ronald R. (Chrystal) Dicus, Highland, IL Step Daughter - Virginia G. Barth, Edwardsville, IL Step Daughter - Brenda K. (Steve) Wernle, Jamestown, IL Brother - Kenneth Leroy, Highland, IL Grandchildren: Jackie, Carolyn and Tara Great Grandchildren: Zoe, Marcus, Zane, James, Janna Jacob and Cailey Great Great Grandchildren: Skylar and Aaden Step Grandchildren - Numerous Step Great Grandchildren - Several She was preceded in death by: Father - Rodney Leroy Mother - Mary Rosetta Leroy Husband - Clifford R. Dicus (Died 4/15/2015) 1st Husband - Earl Federer (Died 3/20/1989) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, May 01, 2015, at Highland Community Church in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 01, 2015, at Highland Community Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Larry Wise, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Bethel Cemetery in Savannah, TN. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Community Church.

Rosemary C. Dicus

February 13, 1935 - April 22, 2015